Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 is a demanding Action RPG that stresses both the GPU and CPU, and the measured data for the Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 combination reveals a system that is firmly positioned for 1080p gaming. The benchmark results show that the Arc B570, with its 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth, has the raw resources to handle the game's detailed environments, but the overall experience is heavily dictated by the chosen settings and resolution. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS across the board, contextualizes the performance against the hardware's theoretical capabilities, and explains where this specific pairing stands in the broader database.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture and operates at a fixed clock speed of 2500 MHz for both base and boost. This consistency in clocking provides predictable performance, but the data indicates that the GPU's throughput is the primary factor in the frame rates achieved at higher resolutions. The card's 11.52 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are substantial, yet the measured results in Cyberpunk 2077 show that these specifications translate to playable frame rates only when the resolution is kept in check.

The 10 GB VRAM capacity is a critical asset for this game. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS drops to 20, which suggests that the GPU is hitting a compute or bandwidth wall rather than a memory capacity issue. However, the presence of 10 GB of memory ensures that texture loading does not cause stuttering or severe frame dips at lower settings, as evidenced by the Medium preset at 1440p having a minimum FPS of 35. The memory clock of 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) provides the 380.0 GB/s bandwidth necessary to feed the 160-bit bus, but this bandwidth is still a limiting factor when pushing 4K resolutions, where the demand for pixel data outpaces the available throughput.

Comparing the GPU's theoretical performance to its actual game results, the Arc B570 sits at the 65th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% faster) and the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% slower), indicating that it is a solid mid-range performer. In Cyberpunk 2077 specifically, the data shows that the GPU is most comfortable at 1080p, where it achieves 76 FPS on Low and 56 FPS on Medium, but its performance collapses as resolution increases, highlighting that the card is optimized for 1080p and 1440p gaming rather than 4K.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for settings optimization. At 1080p, the difference between presets is stark. The Low preset delivers an average of 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset drops to 56 FPS, still acceptable but with a minimum FPS of 47, indicating potential dips into less smooth territory during intense scenes. The High preset yields 41 FPS, and Ultra falls to 39 FPS, both of which are below the ideal smoothness threshold.

Given these numbers, the Medium preset at 1080p is the recommended starting point for a balanced experience. It offers a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining an average FPS of 56, which is close to the 60 FPS target. For players who prioritize frame rate above all else, the Low preset at 1080p is the clear winner, providing 76 FPS and ensuring a very fluid experience. The High and Ultra presets at 1080p are not advisable for consistent play, as they dip into the 39-41 FPS range, which can feel sluggish in a fast-paced action RPG.

At 1440p, the situation becomes more constrained. The Low preset achieves 56 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. The Medium preset drops to 42 FPS, and High and Ultra fall to 31 and 29 FPS respectively. Therefore, for 1440p, the Low preset is the only viable option for maintaining playable frame rates, as it is the only one that stays above 50 FPS. The 4K resolution is effectively not recommended for this combo, as even the Low preset only manages 37 FPS, and all other presets fall below 30 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The benchmark data includes twelve distinct configurations, spanning three resolutions and four settings presets. The results show a consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, with the GPU being the primary bottleneck.

At 1920x1080, the measured averages are as follows:

• Low: 76 FPS
• Medium: 56 FPS (min 47, max 64)
• High: 41 FPS
• Ultra: 39 FPS

This resolution demonstrates the Arc B570's sweet spot. The jump from Low to Medium costs 20 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High costs 15 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is minimal at only 2 FPS, suggesting that the High preset is not worth the performance hit over Ultra, or vice versa, depending on the visual fidelity desired.

At 2560x1440, the averages are:

• Low: 56 FPS
• Medium: 42 FPS (min 35, max 48)
• High: 31 FPS
• Ultra: 29 FPS

Here, the scaling is more punishing. The Medium preset's minimum FPS of 35 shows that even the mid-range setting can experience significant dips. The High and Ultra presets are nearly identical in performance, both hovering around 30 FPS, which is the bare minimum for console-like playability.

At 3840x2160, the averages are:

• Low: 37 FPS
• Medium: 27 FPS (min 23, max 32)
• High: 20 FPS
• Ultra: 19 FPS

The 4K results are uniformly poor, with no preset reaching 40 FPS. The Low preset is the only one that approaches playability, but even it falls short of a smooth experience. The data clearly shows that this combo is not designed for 4K gaming in Cyberpunk 2077.

FAQ — 4-6 Q&A pairs answerable from FACT PACK data

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Cyberpunk 2077?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo achieves high frame rates. At 1080p, the Low preset reaches 76 FPS and Medium reaches 56 FPS, whereas at 1440p, the best result is 56 FPS on Low, and at 4K, the best result is 37 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the Ultra preset perform at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 29 FPS. This is below the standard 30 FPS minimum for playability and indicates that the GPU is heavily taxed at this resolution and settings combination.

Q: Is 10 GB of VRAM sufficient for Cyberpunk 2077?

A: The measured results suggest that 10 GB is sufficient to prevent memory-related stutters, as the Medium preset at 1440p has a minimum FPS of 35 and the Medium preset at 1080p has a minimum of 47. However, the average FPS is still limited by the GPU's compute and bandwidth capabilities, not the VRAM capacity.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Medium settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 76 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 56 FPS. This represents a 20 FPS drop, or a 26% decrease, for moving up one preset level.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Cyberpunk 2077?

A: No, the measured data shows that at 3840x2160, even the Low preset only achieves 37 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 19 FPS. These results are not suitable for a smooth gaming experience.

Q: How does the GPU's synthetic benchmark score compare to its in-game performance?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556 and sits at the 65th percentile. Its nearest rival is the Intel Arc A750, which is 0.1% slower in synthetic tests. In Cyberpunk 2077, the in-game FPS at 1080p Medium (56 FPS) reflects a capable mid-range card, but the 4K results (below 40 FPS) show its limitations under extreme load.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

In the database of tested configurations for Cyberpunk 2077, this specific pairing of the Intel Core i5-9400 and Intel Arc B570 holds a combo rank of 2316 out of 2920 tested combos. This places it in the bottom 20% of all tested systems, which is a critical indicator of its overall performance ceiling. This rank is not surprising given the measured FPS data, which shows that the system struggles to maintain high frame rates at resolutions above 1080p.

The rank suggests that while the individual components are not low-end (the GPU is at the 65th percentile), the combination is not well-suited for the demanding nature of Cyberpunk 2077. The rank of 2316 implies that a vast majority of other tested CPUs and GPUs deliver better performance in this specific title. This is likely due to the CPU's limitations in handling the game's complex simulation and AI, which can bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions, and the GPU's inability to handle 4K rendering.

For context, the CPU's synthetic benchmark average is 2254, placing it at the 47th percentile, which is average. The GPU is above average. However, the combined result in this game is below average, indicating that the pairing does not scale well with the game's requirements. The rank highlights that users should expect a 1080p-focused experience, and any attempt to push higher resolutions will result in sub-30 FPS performance, as confirmed by the data.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-9400 is a 6-core, 6-thread processor based on the Coffee Lake architecture. It has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 6629 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 935 in single-core, placing it at the 47th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-1068NG7, which is 0.2% faster in average benchmark score.

In Cyberpunk 2077, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics, and AI. The 6-core/6-thread configuration is sufficient for the game's requirements, but it is not a high-end part. The data shows that at 1080p, the system achieves 76 FPS on Low settings, which suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at this resolution. However, the lack of hyper-threading (6 threads total) could cause bottlenecks in heavily populated areas of Night City, where AI calculations are intense.

The CPU's boost clock of 4.10 GHz is respectable for a Coffee Lake part, and its 9 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game data access. The benchmark results for the CPU are modest, with a Geekbench multicore score of 5141 and a single-core score of 1389. These numbers indicate that the CPU is not a top-tier performer, but it is adequate for maintaining frame rates at 1080p, as evidenced by the measured FPS. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, so the CPU's limitations are less apparent at 1440p and 4K, where the frame rates are low regardless.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling across resolutions is the most telling aspect of the data. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 76 at 1080p to 56 at 1440p, and then to 37 at 4K. This represents a 26% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 34% drop from 1440p to 4K. This scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario, where the rendering resolution directly impacts the frame rate.

At Medium settings, the FPS drops from 56 at 1080p to 42 at 1440p (a 25% drop), and then to 27 at 4K (a 36% drop). The consistent percentage drops across all settings indicate that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, as the CPU's workload does not change significantly with resolution. However, the data shows a clear correlation between resolution and FPS, confirming that the Intel Arc B570 is the component that determines the overall performance.

The absolute FPS values at 4K (below 40 FPS on all presets) further confirm that the GPU's compute and bandwidth capabilities are insufficient for this game at that resolution. The transition from 1080p to 4K requires four times the pixel processing, and the Arc B570's 11.52 TFLOPS cannot keep up. The data suggests that to achieve 60 FPS at 1440p, a more powerful GPU would be needed, as the current card only manages 56 FPS on Low settings at that resolution. This analysis concludes that the limiting component is overwhelmingly the GPU, with the CPU providing adequate support at lower resolutions.